An Oklahoma Oasis
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area. On March 17, 1976, Congress abolished Platt National Park and folded the property into Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
30 May 2025
We had a perfect day to take in this National Park now a National Recreation Area. We headed out along the East loop road and took in the Waterfalls of Travertine creek. We found our first surprise when we got to the crossing of the creek only to find out that there is no bridge and you must ford the creek thought two feet of water. We made it to the Visitor Center and after a talk with the Ranger we took in the movie that explained how this unit went from being established as first Sulpher Springs Reservation in 1902 to Platt National Park in 1906 to Chickasaw National Recreation Area in 1976. We then went through the Visitor Centers exhibits and then headed out too Little Niagara Falls. Daisy got to have a great playtime at the Falls until she slipped on the rocks and got an unintended swimming Lesson. This was her first time to be swimming and not just wading. We all had a good laugh and after drying out she was none the less ready to continue her exploring. We then headed out and stopped at a few of the springs and then a stop at Veterans Lake and got in a nice walk. We made stops at Pavillion Springs and Hillside Springs heading out. This was a great unit to take in with so much to see and do. We spent 4 hours here.
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Our 183rd NPS Unit
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